ASA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (ASA DDRIG)
Forecasted
The ASA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants fund innovative dissertation research by doctoral students to advance sociological knowledge, administered by the American Sociological Association.
Funder: American Sociological Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $16,000 per award; typically for 1 year, with possible extension to 2 years if justified.
Summary: Supports innovative, empirically grounded doctoral dissertation research that advances sociological knowledge and societal impact.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; future cycles may be contingent on funding availability.
Description
The ASA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (ASA DDRIG) program, administered by the American Sociological Association, provides support for theoretically grounded empirical research by doctoral students in sociology or closely related fields. The program aims to advance the understanding of fundamental social processes, extend existing theories, fill knowledge gaps, or introduce innovative methodologies. In addition to research funding, recipients receive a year of ASA membership and conference registration, helping to integrate them into the professional sociological community. The program prioritizes intellectual merit and broader societal impacts, and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, institutions, and methodological traditions.
